Tuesday, March 11, 1873

(Hartford) Up at 9. Warm rain. Wrote article on "Our Congressman's First Term" for "Post". Called at Father's. Read article to Mother. Gurdon called to talk over fish picture notices. Down to office of "Post". Met Huntley. Called at "Courant" article. Telegraphed Boston. Balanced cash. Wrote letters. Off at 7.05 for Boston. Slept most of the way from Springfield. Wrote on Independent items before reaching there. George Wattles met me in Boston. Retired at Parker's at 12.30.